Putney

The Open House Arts Event 2010

The event is organised by the Wandsworth arts team - in conjunction with an artists' steering committee - is a unique opportunity and amateur artists to showcase and sell work from their home studio. It also offers the public a glimpse of the artist's work environment, and well as the chance to engage with them directly.

Now in its eighth year, Wandsworth Artist's Open House embraces a variety of mediums such as: crafts, design, sculputure, painting, jewellery, photography, drawing, film and installation. Many visitors buy their first piece of original artwork at an Open House and return again year after year. The 2009 event attracted in the region of 8,000 visitors to over 200 venues across the borough, and this year has seen many more houses and studios opening up.

Several Putney based artists including: BP Travel award-winner Isobel Peachy, sculpture Gilbert Wyman and painter Alan Smart, will be participating in the 2010 event. Longstanding Artist Open House participant and local artist Alan Manham says: "Artist Open House is a fantastic local celebration. It allows artists to share their work with neighbours and for residents to find out what happens behind the doors on their streets".

Artist Open House is a great day out for the whole family. The map of open houses, which is available online or in libraries from September, allows visitors to build their own trail, stopping off for a coffee or bite to eat along the way. Putney offers a delightful trail, with its buzzing high street and riverside walk.

Council leader Edward Lister said:"These weekends give us a rare opportunity to tour the borough's studios and creative workplaces.
It's absolutely fascinating to see these talented individuals at work and to learn more about the differnt skills and techniques involved in their trades."

Members of the public have access to the homes of artists to view their works, this event is planned for October 2010. Keep an eye on this website or the diary section of the Wandsworth Council website.

More information

Contact the Wandsworth Arts Team

Staff Yard,
Battersea Park,
London
SW11 4NJ

Telephone: 020 8871 8711
Email: arts@wandsworth.gov.uk
Visit: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/aoh

Christmas Market & lights event -
Friday December 3 2010

Building on the success of last years fantastic Christmas market and lights events we are now planning this year's event.

Putney shops and food/drink outlets are invited to contact Stephen Wallace, Putney Town Centre Manager, if they are interested in taking a stall at this year's event to be held on Friday 3 December (afternoon/evening). 

Last year we had a lot of fun with the bouncy castle, big Christmas Tree with lights, kids carousel, Santa's post-box, live carols and jazz along with a great range of 35 market stalls ranging from toys, gifts and beauty to mulled wine and Italian food.

More information

Email sdwallace@wandsworth.gov.uk
Telephone: 0208 8785 0374

Act quickly if you wish to avoid disappointment. Sellers of alcohol of food will need to obtain their own Temporary Events Notice and Stephen can provide you with the contact details.

Putney Music Festival

Consolidating its musical tradition, the hugely popular Putney Music Festival was held again this year over the Boat Race weekend (Easter Weekend) from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2010.

The Putney Music Festival features live and DJ presented music throughout Putney's great selection of pubs, clubs and restaurants, and other events such as beer festivals and an Italian Market.  It has grown to become a key London event with excellent support from Putney venues and businesses.

This was the 13th year of the music festival and it featured dozens of music acts.  The Boat Race on Saturday 3 April was won by Cambridge . The 2010 programme shows the exciting range of acts and venues.

Putney has strong links with music and the music industry and is home to the Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra: londonswso.org.uk. 

Ritz Music (3a Lacy Road , Telephone 020 8788 5000) has a wide range of musical instruments, ready to try in-store.

HMV in the High Street has a great range of music both modern and classical. 

Go to Soul Brother Records (1 Keswick Road, off Upper Richmond Road, Telephone 020 8875 1018) for a fantastic selection of jazz, funk and soul music on vinyl and CD.

Other events in Putney

For more exciting events view the Putney events diary and the Wandsworth Council events diary